Hi, my name is Ernie, and I’m reaching out for support during an urgent time.

As many of you know, my son Salem means everything to us. He is a brilliant, funny and a charismatic kid. Right now, I’m working through a legal process to bring him home to Portland, Oregon—where he belongs, where he’s safe, and where he is loved.

We were just approved for a home, which is a huge step—but it’s left us financially strapped. We now need to raise $2,500 in the next couple of days to help cover legal fees and move things forward.

There’s also a special shirt in the works through Punk With A Camera, with all proceeds going directly to support these legal costs. But we need your help right now to cross this urgent financial hurdle. The illustration and shirt will be announced soon!

If you know us, you know how much Salem means to our family. Please consider donating, sharing, or spreading the word. Every bit of help matters, and every show of support means the world to us.

Anything that exceeds our goal will be used for future legal fees as well.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

— Fonseca Family